

I would rather just have devices that can play them back natively, instead of upgrading my file server. Tanix manufactures a complete line of Android TV boxes.

I ended up getting the Tictid MXQ for him. They have a Firmware Downloads page that has updates for several of their most popular devices on their website. S805, which should be powerful enough, and it has OpenElec support. To install the MediaBoxHD app, follow the steps given below: Download the apk file of MediaBoxHD v2.5 from the links provided below. Below is a list of steps you should take when launching the TVMC app for the first time: Launch the app from your app drawer. I get that you either have to or want to use a low-powered machine or NAS for Plex, but I think you’re missing out by not taking advantage of the automatic transcoding that it offers. Click on the Apk file and initiate the installation process. Click on allow the ‘ apps from unknown sources ‘ option. Allow and give the permissions asked by the interface. Click ok after the TVMC app pop-up on your display. The app has everything configured for you and allows its users to stream unlimited video content for free.TVMC lets its user's stream videos on their Android devices as well as tablet and TV box. Click finalize the installation and click continue. It just works so well and allows you to stream to any device that has a Plex client. You just need the recommended ~2000 Passmark-rated CPU to transcode a single 1080P stream, so hopefully you can find (or re-purpose) an inexpensive machine that can handle this. It won’t use much power when it isn’t doing anything.


ZEKI TAB803B Android Streaming 4GB Flash WiFi Media Box (Black) 2-in-1 Remote, HDMI Bring the world of Android to your living room. Plus, you can also use the same reasonably powerful machine to do your initial ripping/transcoding. Stream music and HD movies, play games, download apps, surf the web, email, and more.
